Fort Lauderdale’s Only Gay Bar Where Sports Come First

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – May 30, 2006 – After a two-week “soft” opening, Sidelines Sports Bar will formally open its door for business with a “Grand Opening” celebration on Saturday, June 3rd. The “Team” (staff) is eager to provide its gay clientele with a fun and friendly place to watch sports, play pool, throw darts, or simply enjoy each other’s company.

With very little advertising, Sidelines Sports Bar opened on Friday, May 12, to an enthusiastic welcome from the gay community along the “Drive”. Although their ads in the most of the gay publications declared Sidelines would be “Opening Soon”, the owners, Laurie & Marty, decided to open their doors sooner rather than later.

“Now that we have a really good feel for what our customers want, we are excited to finally be up and running”, states Marty Kildea, co-owner. The mix of clientele was apparent, as both gay men and women sat side-by-side on the club’s comfortable bar stools watching the recent NBA Basketball Conference Finals, while rooting for their team to win. “That’s the vision we have—to see gay sports enthusiasts enjoying their favorite games with one another”, explains Laurie Whittaker, the club’s other owner.

The “Grand Opening” celebration will feature, among other things, a Hot Dog Cart just outside the doors giving away FREE hot dogs to customers, “Grand Opening” drink specials, and other giveaways.

Sidelines Sports Bar is located at 2031-A Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305. Their telephone number is (954) 563-8001 or you can also visit them online at www.sidelinessports.com.

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